Roberts Gorden CARIBE GTH, Use And Care Manual

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Before Using the Heater
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1. The heater must meet the minimum mounting height
requirement of 7 feet above the floor. For aircraft hangars and
public garages, the heater must meet the minimum mounting
height requirement of 8 feet above the floor. See page 10.
2. The heater location allows for the minimum required safe
distances from combustibles (combustibles include vehicles,
wood, gasoline and flammable objects, liquids and vapors).
3. The location of the heater will not restrict motion of
passageway doors or windows.
4. The location will not interfere with operation of the overhead
garage door.
5. The location will provide the best coverage of the total area to
be heated.
6. Consideration be given to the types of vehicles that will be
parked in the garage (cars, vans, boats, RV’s, etc.).
7. The location will allow for the minimum required safe
distances from combustibles with respect to the vehicles
parked in the garage.
8. The location will allow the required utilities (i.e.: gas and
electric) and venting to be installed (maximum vent length is
10 feet).
9. Sufficient clearances will exist to allow for maintenance.
10. Overhead structural members (rafters, beams, etc.) are
accessible for attaching the heater.
Heater
Location
It is the Installer’s Responsibility to choose a suitable mounting location for the heater. The
Installer must follow the guidelines below as stated in the Installation Manual. Before using
your heater, check the location. If the location does not follow these guidelines, do not use
the heater. Immediately contact your installer.